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Smoked Halloumi with preserved lemon and olive

Our tested Smoked Halloumi Hotpot: golden, generous, and balanced with preserved lemon and olive. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.8 from 1,929 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook40 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoked Halloumi with preserved lemon and olive
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the preserved lemon and olive elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the couscous and the rest of the preserved lemon and olive flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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